Six Federal duck stamp prints,Six Federal duck stamp prints, 1973-1978: Steller's Eider", 369/1000, 1973, Lee LeBlanc (American, 1913-1988), photolithograph, image 6-1/2 x 9 in.; "Wood Duck", 1974, David A. Maass (American, born 1929), photolithograph, image 6-1/2 x 9 in.; "Canvasback", 1093/3150, 1975, James P. Fisher (American, born 1912), offset lithograph and collotype, image 6-1/2 x 9 in.; "Canada Geese", 600/5800, 1976, Alderson Magee (American, born 1929), photolithograph, image 6-1/2 x 9 in.; "Ross' Geese", 1977, Martin R. Murk (American, born 1928), photolithograph, image 6-1/2 x 9 in.; "Hooded Merganser", 296/1350, 1978, Albert Earl Gilbert (American, born 1939), photolithograph, image 7 x 9-7/8 in., all with accompanying signed stamps, all signed in pencil, all with North Carolina Museum of Art label verso; black-painted wood frames. All with light toning, hinged in, stamps lightly tacked to backing or floated, one examined out of frame; frames with abrasions.
Six Federal duck stamp prints 1980-85:Six Federal duck stamp prints 1980-85: "Mallards", 1980, 1951/12,950, Richard Plasschaert (American, born 1941), framed; "Ruddy Ducks", 1981, 11,906/16,000, John S. Wilson (American, born 1939), original folio verso backing, framed; "Canvasbacks", 1982, 9201/22,250, David A. Maass (American, born 1929), unframed, matted; "Pintails", 1983, 7411/17,400, Philip Vernon Sholer (American, born 1951), unframed, matted; "Wigeons", 1984, 7411/20,400, William Curry Morris, Jr., American, born 1945); "Cinnamon Teal", 1985, 7411/18,200, Gerald Mobley (American, born 1938), unframed, matted, all photolithographs signed by artists in pencil, all images 6-1/2 x 9 in. All with accompanying stamps sandwiched in glassine.
TWO FRAMED DUCK STAMP PRINTS EachTWO FRAMED DUCK STAMP PRINTS Each framed with limited edition prints by the respective artists.
(4) Framed duck stamp prints, offset(4) Framed duck stamp prints, offset lithographs and stamps, framed size 16" x 17-3/4", very good condition
Three Federal duck stamp prints:Three Federal duck stamp prints: "Canada Geese (Coming In)", 1936, with stamp, signed lower right and inscribed "Richard E. Bishop" (Richard Evett Bishop, American, 1887-1975) and "Federal Duck Stamp Design", etching, plate 5 x 8 in., [toning, stain upper right, hinged in, stamp tacked with glue to backing]; "Greater Scaups", 1937, with stamp, published by The Sporting Gallery and Bookshop, New York, 1941, one of an edition of 260 proofs, signed lower right "J.D. Knap" (Joseph D. Knap, American, 1875-1962) and inscribed "Federal Duck Stamp-1937", fine-grain gravure, plate 5-3/4 x 8-3/4 in., [light toning, foxing, stamp glue tacked to mat and with writing on face]; "Northern Pintails", 1938, signed lower right "Roland Clark" (Roland Hammer Clark, American, 1877-1957) and inscribed "Duck Stamp Design 1938", drypoint etching, plate 6-7/8 x 11 in., [light toning, hinged in, stamp tacked to mat], all with North Carolina Museum of Art label verso; black-painted wood frames. Not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions.
Three Federal duck stamp prints:Three Federal duck stamp prints: "American Brant", 1963, with stamp, signed lower right "Edward J. Bierly" (American, 1920-2004) and inscribed lower left in pencil "American Brant", etching and aquatint, plate 6-7/8 x 9-1/8 in.; "Nene Geese", 1964, with stamp signed by artist in ink, signed lower right "Stanley Stearns [copyright symbol] 1964 ST" and "Printer's Proof 1/8 Nene", lithograph, image 7-3/8 x 10-3/8 in.; "Canvasbacks", 1965, with stamp signed by artist in ink, signed lower right "Ron Jenkins" (American, born 1932) and inscribed lower left in pencil "Canvasbacks", lithograph, 7-3/4 x 10 in. sight, all with North Carolina Museum of Art label verso; black-painted wood frames. All with toning, taped in, stamps adhered to backing, not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions.
FIVE FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS AND PRINTSFiveFIVE FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS AND PRINTSFive federal duck stamps and prints, signed, to include 1935, Frank Benson; 1936, Richard Bishop; 1937, J. D. Knap; 1938, Roland Clark; and 1939, Lynn Bogue Hunt; 1935 - image - 3" x 4 7/8".
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1935 and 1966 unframed. 1935 - loss to upper left edge.
(6) FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS & LITHOGRAPHS(6) FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS & LITHOGRAPHS Edward J. Bierly (American, 1920-2004) Ross Geese, 1970 Federal Duck Stamp Print (ed. 23/300), 1970 Four color lithograph.10 x 11 in. Maynard Reece American (b. 1920) Cinnamon Teals, 1971 Federal Duck Stamp Print (ed. 140/950), 1971, Stone lithograph, 10 x 11 in. Robert Hines Redheads, 1946 Federal Duck Stamp Print, 1946, Stone lithograph on paper, 10 x 12 in. David Maass (American, b. 1929) Wood Ducks, 1974 Federal Duck Stamp Print, 1974, Four color photo-lithograph, 8 x 10 in. Maynard Reece(American, b. 1920) Gadwalls, 1951 Federal Duck Stamp Print, 1951, Stone lithograph on paper, 8 x 10 in. Stanley Stearns (American, b. 1926) Whistling Swans, 1966, Federal Duck Stamp Print, lithograph, 153/300, 8 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches.
Federal duck stamp prints 1952-54:Federal duck stamp prints 1952-54: "Harlequin Ducks", 1952, with stamp, signed lower right "John H. Dick" (John Henry Dick, American, 1919-1995), inscribed lower left in ink "Duck Stamp Design 1952", image 7-1/8 x 9-3/8 in., stamp sandwiched in glassine, some fading to ink signature, toning ; "Blue-Winged Teal (Early Express)", 1953, with stamp, signed lower right "Clayton Seagears" (Clayton B. Seagears, American, 1897-1983), inscribed lower left in ink "Early Express (b.w. teal)", lithograph, Russell Fink label verso backing, image 6-3/4 x 9 in., light toning ; "Ring-Necked Duck", 1954, with stamp, signed lower right "Harvey D. Sandstrom" (Harvey Dean Sandstrom, American, born 1925), inscribed lower left in pencil "Ring-Necks", Russell Fink labels verso, image 5 x 7 in., toning, stamp sandwiched in glassine, abrasion to paper within margin lower left, not examined out of frame, frame with broken top edge ; all lithographs, all with black painted frames. All with toning; frames with abrasions.
Six Federal duck stamp prints,Six Federal duck stamp prints, 1979-1984, all photolithographs: "Green-Winged Teal", 43/1500, 1979, Kenneth Michaelsen (American, born 1936), image 7 x 9-7/8 in. and additional etching, "Redheads", 94/100, 1-7/8 x 2-1/8 in.; "Mallards", 189/12,950, 1980, Richard Plasschaert (American, born 1941), original folio verso backing, image , 6-1/2 x 9 in.; "Ruddy Ducks", 472/16,000, 1981, John S. Wilson (American, born 1939), original folio verso backing, image 6-1/2 x 9 in.; "Canvasbacks", 287/22,250, 1982, David A. Maass (American, born 1929), image 6-1/2 x 9 in.; "Pintails", 2099/17,400, 1983, Philip Vernon Sholer (American, born 1951), original folio verso backing, image 6-1/2 x 9 in.; "Wigeons", 283/11,500, 1984, with gold medallion, William Curry Morris, Jr. (American, born 1945), image 6-1/2 x 9 in.; all with accompanying stamps signed by artists, all signed, Wild Wings and North Carolina Museum of Art labels verso; all with black-painted and silver gilt wood frames. All hinged at top; frames with abrasions.
, AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY, GROUP, AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY, GROUP OF U.S. POSTAGE STAMP BIRD PRINTS, 1980S, PRINTAMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY GROUP OF U.S. POSTAGE STAMP BIRD PRINTS, 1980s, Print Each titled and signed, framed with stamp, titles include: Mallards, Robert Plasschaert; Ruddy Ducks, John Wilson; Canvasbacks, David Maass; Pintails (Golden Edition), Phil Scholer; American Wigeons (Fiftieth Anniversary Edition), William Morris; Snow Goose, Daniel Smith; Redhead Ducks, Arthur Anderson; Fulvous Whistling Duck, Burton Moore Jr.; Cinnamon Teal, G. Mobley; with 1984 book about the 'Federal Duck Stamp Story' (10) Print
Three Federal duck stamp prints:Three Federal duck stamp prints: "Redhead Ducks", 1960, with stamp, signed lower right and inscribed in ink "Redhead Ducks…John A. Ruthven" (American, born 1927), lithograph, image 6-5/8 x 9-1/4 in., [stamp tacked to backing with foxing, upper corner with ink(?)]; "Mallard Brood", 1961, with stamp, signed lower right "Edward A. Morris" (American, born 1917) and inscribed lower left in pencil "Federal Duck Stamp Design 1961-62", drypoint, etching and aquatint, plate 7-1/8 x 9-1/2 in., [stamp tacked to backing and with 1/8 in. tear upper left]; "Pintails", 1962, with stamp, signed lower right "Edward A. Morris" (American, born 1962") and inscribed lower left in pencil "Federal Duck Stamp Design 1962-63", drypoint, etching and aquatint, plate 7-1/4 x 9-1/2 in., [stamp tacked to backing with wear to surface and ink mark], all with North Carolina Museum of Art label verso; black-painted wood frames. All with toning, taped in, not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions.
FIFTY-EIGHT FEDERAL DUCK STAMPSFIFTY-EIGHT FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS AND PRINTSFifty-eight federal duck stamps and prints, 1950 onward.
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Condition:
Overall good condition, most unframed.
Three Federal duck stamp prints:Three Federal duck stamp prints: "American Goldeneyes", 1949, with stamp, signed lower right "Roger E. Preuss (American, born 1922) and inscribed lower left in pencil "American Goldeneye [copyright symbol]", lithograph, image 6-5/8 x 9-1/8 in., [toning, taped in, stamp tacked to backing and with 1/4 in. tear top right]; "Trumpeter Swans", 1950, with stamp, signed lower right "Walter A. Weber" (American, 1906-1979) and inscribed lower left in ink "Duck Stamp Design - 1950", fine-grain gravure, image 5 x 7 in., [light toning, taped in with paper tape, stamp with 3/4 in. tear from left edge]; "Gadwalls", 1951, with stamp, signed lower right "Maynard Reece" (American, born 1920) and inscribed lower left in pencil "Duck Stamp Design 1951", lithograph, image 6-3/4 x 9-1/8 in., [toning, taped in, not examined out of frame, stamp tacked to backing], all with North Carolina Museum of Art label verso; black-painted wood frames. Not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions.
FIVE FRAMED DUCK STAMPS AND PRINTSFIVE FRAMED DUCK STAMPS AND PRINTS To include designs by Phil Scholer (1983), Paul Makuchal (1998), Mark S. Anderson (2005), Guy Crittenden (2005), and Richard Clifton (2007), each pencil signed and numbered lower margin, each matted and framed.
SEVEN LIMITED EDITION FEDERAL DUCKSEVEN LIMITED EDITION FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINTS ANSEVEN LIMITED EDITION FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINTS AND CORRESPONDING DUCK STAMPS. Each print signed and numbered. In wood frames measuring approximately 18.5" x 16.5" overall.
Three Federal duck stamp prints:Three Federal duck stamp prints: "Harlequin Ducks", 1952, with stamp, signed lower right "John H. Dick" (John Henry Dick, American, 1919-1995) and inscribed lower left in ink "Duck Stamp Design 1952", image 7-1/8 x 9-3/8 in; "Blue-Winged Teal (Early Express)", 1953, with stamp, signed lower right "Clayton Seagears" (Clayton B. Seagears, American, 1897-1983) and inscribed lower left in ink "Early Express (b.w. teal)", image 6-3/4 x 9 in.; "Ring Necked Duck", 1954, with stamp, signed lower right "Harvey D. Sandstrom" (Harvey Dean Sandstrom, American, born 1925) and inscribed lower left in pencil "Ring-Necks", image 5 x 7 in., [light foxing], all lithographs with North Carolina Museum of Art label verso; black-painted wood frames. All with toning, taped in, stamps tacked to backings, not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions.
TEN FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS AND PRINTSTenTEN FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS AND PRINTSTen federal duck stamps and prints, signed, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948 and 1949.
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1941, 1943, 1945, 1948 and 1949 unframed.
(5) FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS & LITHOGRAPHS(5) FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS & LITHOGRAPHS Edward Morris (b. 1917) Pintails, 1961-62 Federal Duck Stamp Print, 1961, Drypoint aquatint etching on paper, 8 x 10 in. Edward Morris (b. 1917) Pintails, 1962-63 Federal Duck Stamp Print, 1962, Drypoint aquatint etching on paper, 6.5 x 9 in. Roger E. Preuss (American, b. 1923) American Goldeneyes, 1949 Federal Duck Stamp Print, 1949, stone lithograph on paper, 8 x 10 in. Roland Clark (American, 1874-1957) Pintails, 1938 Federal Duck Stamp Print, 1938 Etching on paper, 9 x 12 in. Jackson M. Abbot (American, 1920-1988) American Eiders, 1957 Federal Duck Stamp Print, 1957, Stone lithograph on paper, 9 x 11 in.
COLLECTION OF FRAMED DUCK STAMPCOLLECTION OF FRAMED DUCK STAMP & PRINT DISPLAYSThe limited edition prints by various artists, the stamps issued by the federal government and various states comprising 43 displays each containing a color lithograph (each signed and numbered,) and one-two duck stamps (each approximately 20 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches frame); one display containing seven monochromatic prints by Paul B. Johnson and eight California duck stamps (48 1/2 x 28 1/2 inches frame); two displays each containing two color lithographs and two stamps (each 24 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches frame); one display containing one color lithograph and 12 Massachusetts stamps (30 1/4 x 21 1/2 inches frame); together with one framed color lithograph depicting a duck hunting scene (26 1/2 x 35 inches frame) [48 pieces] Condition: slight variations to sizes and colors of frames in the group of 43 displays; most of them match. Condition:
Federal duck stamp prints 1960-62:Federal duck stamp prints 1960-62: "Redhead Ducks", 1960, with accompanying stamp, signed and inscribed in ink lower right "Redhead Ducks…John A. Ruthven" (American, born 1927), lithograph, image 6-5/8 x 9-1/4 in.; "Mallard Brood", 1961, 46/50, with stamp, signed lower right "Edward A. Morris" (American, born 1917), inscribed lower left in pencil "Federal Duck Stamp Design 1961-62", drypoint etching and aquatint, Russell Fink label verso, plate 7-1/8 x 9-1/2 in.; "Pintails", 1962, with stamp, signed lower right "Edward A. Morris (American, born 1962), inscribed lower left in pencil "Federal Duck Stamp Design 1962-63", drypoint, etching, aquatint, Delaware Sporting Gallery label verso, plate 7-1/4 x 9-1/2 in., all in black painted wood frames (three pieces). All with toning, not examined out of frames, stamps sandwiched in glassine; frames with abrasions.
1940 Jaques Federal duck stamp1940 Jaques Federal duck stamp print, "Black Ducks" with stamp, signed lower right "F.L. Jaques" (Frances Lee Jaques, American, 1887-1969) and inscribed in pencil "Duck Stamp Design 1940", lithograph, unframed, image 7-1/4 x 10 in. Toning, stamp in glassine, pencil erasure in margin.
Six Federal duck stamp prints 1973-78:Six Federal duck stamp prints 1973-78: "Steller's Eider", 1973, 924/1000, Lee LeBlanc (American, 1913-1988), unframed; "Wood Duck", 1974, David A. Maass (American, born 1929); "Canvasback", 1975, 2378/3150, James P. Fisher (American, born 1912), offset lithograph and collotype, stamp signed by artist; "Canada Geese", 1976, 600/5800, Alderson Magee (American, born 1929), with two stamps, one signed by artist; "Ross' Geese", 1977, Martin R. Murk (American, born 1928), stamp signed by artist; "Hooded Merganser", 1978, 5416/5800, Albert Earl Gilbert (American, born 1939), image 7 x 9-7/8 in., stamp signed by artist, unframed; all signed in pencil, four with wood frames, five 6-1/2 x 9 in. (image), four with wood frames. All with accompanying stamps sandwiched in glassine, all signed by artist in pencil, light toning.
Four Federal duck stamp prints:Four Federal duck stamp prints: "White-Winged Scoters", 517/750, 1969, with stamp with stamped signature of artist, signed lower right "Maynard Reece" (American, born 1920) and inscribed lower left in pencil "Duck Stamp Design 1969 - 1st Ed", lithograph, image 6-1/2 x 9-1/4 in., [stamp tacked to backing and partially loose]; "Ross' Geese", 124/700, with stamp, signed lower right "Edward J. Bierly" (American, 1920-2004) and inscribed lower left in pencil "Ross' Geese", photolithograph, image 7 x 9-3/4 in., [stamp floated on backing]; "Cinnamon Teal", 688/950, 1971, with stamp signed in ink by artist, signed lower right "Maynard Reece" (American, born 1920) and inscribed lower left in pencil "Duck Stamp Design-1971-lst ed.", hand-colored lithograph, image 6-5/8 x 9-1/4 in., [stamp tacked to backing]; "Emperor Geese", 306/950, 1972, with stamp signed by artist, signed lower right "Arthur M. Cook" (American, born 1931) and inscribed lower left in pencil "Emperor Geese", photolithograph, image 6-3/8 x 9 in., [stamp tacked to backing], all with North Carolina Museum of Art label verso; black-painted wood frames. All with light toning, taped in, not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions.
VARIOUS ARTISTS. THREE FRAMED DUCKVARIOUS ARTISTS. THREE FRAMED DUCK STAMP PRINTS Artists include: Robert Steiner, Richard Plasschaert and Robert Bateman. Size of largest: 7 3/4 x 10 in.
Three Federal duck stamp prints,Three Federal duck stamp prints, 1963-65: "American Brant", 1963, with stamp, signed lower right in pencil "Edward J. Bierly" (American, 1920-2004) and inscribed "American Brant", etching and aquatint, "Delaware Sporting Gallery" label verso, plate 6-7/8 x 9-1/8 in., black and gold painted wood frame, slight toning, frame with slight abrasions ; "Nene Geese", 1964, with stamp, signed lower right in pencil "Stanley Stearns" (American, born 1926) and inscribed "Nene", lithograph, Russell A. Fink label verso, image 7-3/8 x 10-3/8 in., black painted wood frame, Toning, frame with slight abrasions ; "Canvasbacks", 1965, with stamp, signed lower right in pencil "Ron Jenkins" (American, born 1932) and inscribed "Canvasbacks", lithograph, Russell A. Fink label verso, sight 7-3/4 x 10 in., black painted wood frame, frame with slight abrasions . Each stamp in glassine, not examined out of frames.
Two Federal duck stamp prints:Two Federal duck stamp prints: "Blue Geese", 1955, with stamp, signed lower right "Stanley Stearns" (American, born 1926) and inscribed lower left in pencil "Blue Geese", plate 7-1/4 x 10-3/8 in., [light toning]; "American Mergansers", 1956, with stamp, signed lower right "Edward J. Bierly" (American, 1920-2004) and inscribed lower left in pencil "American Mergansers", plate 5 x 6-7/8 in., [toning], both etchings and aquatint, North Carolina Museum of Art label verso; black-painted wood frames. Both taped in, stamps tacked to backing, not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions.
1938 Clark Federal duck stamp print,1938 Clark Federal duck stamp print, "Northern Pintails", signed lower right "Roland Clark" (Roland Hammer Clark, American, 1877-1957) and inscribed "Duck Stamp Design 1938", drypoint etching, plate 6-7/8 x 11 in.; stained wood frame. Light toning, held with paper corners, remnant of paper tape verso top edge; frame with abrasions.
Framed Collection of U.S. FederalFramed Collection of U.S. Federal Duck Stamps first 50 years 1934 thru 1983 complete with William C. Morris duck print in center.
Three Federal duck stamp prints:Three Federal duck stamp prints: "American Widgeons", 1942, with stamp, signed lower right "A. Lassell Ripley" (Aiden Lassell Ripley, American, 1896-1967) and inscribed in pencil "American Widgeons", drypoint etching, plate 6 x 8-1/2 in.; "Wood Ducks", 1943, with stamp, signed lower right "Walter E. Bohl" (American, born 1907) and inscribed in pencil "Federal Duck Stamp Design 1943", drypoint etching, plate 5 x 7 in.; "White-fronted Geese", 1944, with stamp, signed lower right "Walter A. Weber" (American, 1906-1979) and "Duck Stamp Design-1944", lithograph, image 6-1/2 x 9-1/2 in., all with North Carolina Museum of Art label verso; black-painted wood frames. All with light toning, hinged in, stamps tacked to backings, not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions.
1943 Bohl Federal duck stamp print,1943 Bohl Federal duck stamp print, "Wood Ducks" with stamp, signed lower right "Walter E. Bohl" (American, born 1907), inscribed in pencil "Federal Duck Stamp Design 1943", drypoint etching, unframed, matted, plate 5 x 7 in. Light toning, stamp sandwiched in glassine.
(4) FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS & LITHOGRAPHS(4) FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS & LITHOGRAPHS Arthur Cook, Emperor Geese, 1972 Federal Duck Stamp Print (ed. 62/950), 1972, Five-color photo-lithograph, 6.5 x 9 in. James Fisher, American, Canvasback Decoyfisher, 1975 Federal Duck Stamp Print (ed. 64/3150), 1975, Collotype, seven color lithograph, 8.5 x 11 in. Lynn Bogue Hunt (American, 1878-1960) Green-Winged Teal, 1939 Federal Duck Stamp Print, 1939, Stone lithograph on paper, 10 x 13 in. Clayton B. Seagears (American, 1897-1983) Blue-Winged Teal, 1953 Federal Duck Stamp Print, 1953, stone lithograph on paper, 6.5 x 9 in.
Three Federal duck stamp prints,Three Federal duck stamp prints, 1966-68: "Whistling Swans", 1966, with stamp, edition 289/300, signed lower right in pencil "Stanley Stearns" (American, born 1926) and inscribed "Whistling Swans", lithograph, image 7-1/2 x 10-1/2 in., black and gold painted wood frame, good condition, frame with slight abrasions ; "Old Squaws", 1967, with stamp, signed lower right "Les C. Kouba" (Leslie C. Kouba, American, 1917-1998) and inscribed "Federal Stamp Design, 1967-68", drypoint and aquatint, plate 7-1/4 x 9-5/8 in., black painted wood frame, light toning, frame with slight abrasions ; "Hooded Mergansers", 1968, with stamp, edition 57/750, signed lower right in pencil "© C.G. Pritchard 1968" (Claremont Gale Pritchard, American, born 1910) and inscribed "Federal Duck Stamp Design, 1968-69", lithograph, matted, unframed, image 6-5/8 x 9-1/4 in., good condition, stamp sandwiched in glassine; not examined out of frames.
, AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY, GROUP, AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY, GROUP OF U.S. POSTAGE STAMP BIRD PRINTS, 1970S, PRINTAMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY GROUP OF U.S. POSTAGE STAMP BIRD PRINTS, 1970s, Print Each signed and titled, including: Wood Duck 1975, David Maass; Steller's Elder, Lee LeBlanc; Ross' Geese, Edward Bierly; Duck Stamp Design - 1971 - 1st Edition, Maynard Reece; Duck Stamp Design - 1969/70 - 1st edition, Maynard Reece; Canvasback, James Fisher; Ross' Geece, Martin R. Murk; Hooded Merganser, Albert Earl Gilbert (8) Print
Two Federal duck stamp prints 1955-56:Two Federal duck stamp prints 1955-56: "Blue Geese", 1955, with stamp, signed lower right "Stanley Stearns" (American, born 1926), inscribed lower left in pencil "Blue Geese", etching and aquatint, plate 7-1/4 x 10-3/8 in., black painted wood frame, light toning, bottom margin trimmed at center approximately 1 x 4 in.; frame broken, abrasions, no glass ; "American Mergansers", 1956, second edition, with stamp, signed lower right "Edward J. Bierly" (American, 1920-2004, inscribed lower left in pencil "American Mergansers", etching and aquatint, plate 5 x 6-7/8 in., unframed, matted, good condition . Stamps sandwiched in glassine.
Three Federal duck stamp prints:Three Federal duck stamp prints: "Whistling Swans", 94/300, 1966, with stamp signed by artist in ink, signed lower right "Stanley Stearns" (American, born 1926) and inscribed lower left in pencil "Whistling Swans", lithograph, artist's label verso, image 7-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.; "Old Squaws", 1967, signed lower right "L.C. Kouba" (Leslie C. Kouba, American, 1917-1998) and inscribed lower left in pencil "Federal Duck Stamp Design, 1967-68", drypoint and aquatint, plate 7-1/4 x 9-5/8 in.; "Hooded Mergansers", 638/750, 1968, with stamp, signed lower right "[copyright symbol] C.G. Pritchard 1968" (Claremont Gale Pritchard, American, born 1910) and inscribed lower left in pencil "Federal Duck Stamp Design 1968-69", lithograph, image 6-5/8 x 9-1/4 in., all with North Carolina Museum of Art label verso; black-painted wood frames. All taped in, not examined out of frames, stamps tacked to backing; frames with abrasions.